SPL Ventures India FanCode SPOTV Expansion
Here’s a breakdown of the key data from the provided text regarding broadcasting rights for the Saudi Pro League (SPL):
FanCode (India, Bangladesh, nepal, Sri Lanka):
Rights: Exclusive broadcasting rights for the SPL in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Duration: Four-year deal (through the 2028-29 season).
Coverage: Over 150 SPL fixtures per season, at least one Al-Nassr game per week (due too Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence), Saudi Super Cup, and Saudi King’s Cup.
Start Date: Immediately, begining with the Al Nassr vs. Al-Taawoun match.
Other Rights: also holds rights to AFC Champions League tournaments and LaLiga (Spain), and EFL Cup (England).
SPOTV (Pan-Regional Asia):
Rights: Showcases three matches per gameweek from the league’s most high-profile clubs, highlights, and other coverage.
Coverage Area: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, and more (doesn’t cover all SPOTV markets).
Platform: Linear TV channels and SPOTV Now (OTT streaming service).
Ownership: Owned by South Korean broadcaster Eclat Media Group.
Expansion: SPOTV Now recently expanded to 15 territories in Asia.
In essence, the SPL is actively expanding its reach in Asia through partnerships with both FanCode (focused on South Asian markets) and SPOTV (a broader pan-regional presence).